B1adverbsocietyrelationships
US/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl.i/
UK/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.i/
in a way that is connected with society or with meeting other people
In context
Children who play team sports often develop well socially.
Eating with chopsticks is socially normal here, so the waiter didn't bring a fork.
We work in the same office but rarely meet socially after work.
Words that go with socially
adverb + adjective
- socially acceptableSmoking indoors is no longer socially acceptable.
- socially responsibleCustomers prefer socially responsible companies.
- socially awkwardHe feels socially awkward at big parties.
- socially isolatedMany older people living alone become socially isolated.
verb + adverb
- meet sociallyThe two families often meet socially at weekends.